Prayer is how you can bring someone else closer to God

May 26, 2026

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Prayer is how you can bring someone else closer to God

Has anyone ever told you something and you didn’t know how to respond? Or maybe you’re thinking about someone right now who’s hurting, and you don’t know what more you can do. Sometimes the most natural response to someone else’s situation is to worry. 

What if there’s a better way? Psalm 145:18 says, “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

Think of this person you’re worried about. God is not far from them. He is reachable. He is nearer than you think.

So instead of worrying, what if you prayed with that person? Prayer is one of the best ways you can bring someone into that awareness of God’s nearness. If there’s someone on your mind today, pray with us today:

A Prayer for Someone Else

God, You know exactly who I’m thinking about right now

I pray for _______.

I’m comforted to know that You love and care for them more than I do

Please come close to them in a real and personal way

Help them call on You and experience Your presence

Use me however You want in their life

Amen. 

 

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  • You Don’t Need Perfect Prayers

    Prayer

    Have you ever stared at a blank page, trying to find the right words — maybe for a school paper, an important text, or even a prayer — and nothing comes out?

    Sometimes, it can feel like God has a minimum word count and when you don’t have the words, it’s just easy to not pray at all. In those moments, be reminded that God isn’t counting words. There’s nothing too small or too big that He doesn’t want to hear about. And when words do fall short, 

    “The Spirit himself intercedes for us” (Romans 8:26 NIV).

    That means even when you don’t have the words, God understands the heart behind your silence. He’s not measuring your prayers by length or eloquence — He meets you in the quiet.

    So if you can’t find the words today, don’t let that stop you from showing up. Sit in the stillness. Let your sighs, your tears, even your silence — become your prayer. He knows. Let this one thing help you today: you don’t need perfect prayers. 

    If you’re having a hard time finding words today, we have a prayer for you below:

    God hears your prayers.
  • You’re Not Falling Behind

    Anxiety

    It’s easy to look around and feel behind.

    They got the job. 

    They found the relationship. 

    They bought the house.

    They are figuring out life…and you may be wondering: “did I miss my turn?”

    But Psalm 139:16 says, You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. (NLT) What does that mean? It means that God is not pacing you against anyone else around you. He’s guiding you on a timeline that’s wise, intentional, customized, and filled with purpose. 

    You’re not late. You’re not behind. You’re being shaped by a God who loves you. 

    Here’s one thought for today: God’s Not comparing your timeline to anyone else. And you don’t have to either. 

    If you need a moment to breath and trust His timing again, we have a guided prayer for you below:

  • You Can Have a Fresh Start

    Anxiety, Shame, Trusting God

    You don’t need a new year, new month, or new job to start over. Sometimes you just need a reminder: new isn’t as far away as it may feel. Lamentations 3:23 says that God’s mercies are “new every morning.” Think about where you’re struggling, where you’re longing for a fresh start, where you’re looking for forgiveness. Now think about how far away tomorrow morning it. 

    Every sunrise is proof that God hasn’t given up on you. There’s forgiveness, God’s love, and mercy waiting for you every morning. 

    So, no. You haven’t missed your chance. God hasn’t changed His mind about you. You can begin again, today, with God. 

    If you want one takeaway here it is: God is known for new beginnings. When you’re ready to start fresh, we have a prayer waiting for you below:

    God is known for new beginnings
  • God’s Silence is Not His Absence

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    Did you know people felt like God was silent in the Bible? So you’re not the only one if you’ve ever

    -Prayed and nothing changes

    -Hope but don’t see movement

    If you’ve wondered, “God, are You even doing anything right now?” 

    Jesus answers that question. He said, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” If we’re going to take Jesus at His word, “always” means always. 

    Even when He feels silent. Even when you feel stuck. When you can’t see Him. 

    Maybe God is wanting us to reconsider something today. His silence isn’t a sign that He’s gone- maybe it’s just a sign that He’s working in ways you can’t see yet. Take this with you the rest of your day: God’s silence is not His absence. 

    If you want help trusting Him in the quiet, there’s a prayer waiting for you below:

    God's silence is not His absence
  • Your Ever-Present Help

    Exhaustion, Prayer, Trusting God

    Some days don’t feel peaceful at all. Thoughts can race, emotions pile up, and life can just move too fast. In all of that noise of life, Psalm 46:1 ways, “God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble.”

    Not a distant help. 

    Not an occasional help. 

    An ever-present help in trouble. 

    God steps into the noisiness of your life with you to be your refuge. He is your refuge inside the chaos, not outside of it. And because God is with you, you can have safety, strength and help only He can provide. 

    Take this one thought with you: God is your ever-present help today. 

    A prayer for when you need help
  • God Goes With You

    Anxiety, Trusting God

    Are you a fan of “new?” New things can be exciting and unsettling at the same time. Is there anything new in your life? New school, new job, new relationship, new responsibilities, new challenges? Everything new brings a certain… uncertainty. Sometimes the hardest thing about anything new is the fear of facing it alone.

    In Exodus 33, God invited Moses to do something new and wildly outside of his comfort zone. Moses is unsure and anxious. He goes back and forth with God a couple times but each time, God assures Moses, “I will be with you.” (v.12) 

    God may be sending you somewhere new but He’s not giving these instructions from a distance. He goes with you. 

    So, if you’re stepping into something new today like a conversation or decision, God walks with you. Not standing behind you, pushing you forward or yelling from a distance. God goes with you. 

    If you want to pray before stepping into something new, we have a guided prayer for you below:

    God goes with you, into the new
  • God is Growing You Through It

    Anxiety, Trusting God

    Growth rarely feels comfortable. Growing pains are called growing pains for a reason! Either literally or figuratively, growth is stretching and sometimes slow or frustrating. When growth happens in a difficult season, you can wonder, “is anything good actually coming from this?” 

    James, one of the authors in the Bible, tells us that followers of Jesus can have joy whenever you face trials because these tests can strengthen your faith and actually produce perseverance. God doesn’t waste a single moment in a difficult season. (James 1:2-4)

    When we avoid difficult things in life, we might be avoiding something God is leading us towards. He uses these things to form you into who He’s calling you to become. When you go there with Him, be confident He’ll create in you resilience, character and faith. Take this one thought with you: God uses challenges to shape something good in you. 

    If you’re feeling these growing pains with God, we’ve created a prayer for you below:

    God uses challenges to shape something good in you.
  • God Wants Your Honesty

    Exhaustion, Prayer, Shame

    It seems like prayer can mean different things to different people. You might think it’s a confession. Something that you do to clean up before coming back to God. Your prayers sound like a continual, “I’m sorry,” to God, and that might get old after a while. Maybe that’s why you procrastinate praying or have stopped praying altogether. 

    There’s one book that has more prayers than anywhere else in the Bible: the Psalms. And when you read the Psalms, you might be surprised by what you see. Brutal honesty. The writers hold nothing back and bring everything to God. 

    Joy. Anger. Fear. Doubt. Confession. Hope.

    Psalm 62:8 invites you to “trust in Him at all times; pour out your hearts to Him; for God is our refuge.” 

    Pouring out your heart means your whole heart. Are you just letting God see your filtered or polished parts? God isn’t impressed by pretending, and it’s probably exhausting for you. Be encouraged by this one truth today: God wants your honesty, not religious pretending. If you want help praying honestly, join us in the guided prayer below:

    God wants your honesty, not religious pretending.
  • God Changes Hearts Before Habits

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    Have you noticed how much time you spend trying to change certain unwanted behaviors? There’s probably something you’re trying to work on yourself right now. Maybe you’ve been working at starting or stopping something for a long time. Our strategies typically sound something like, “try harder, do better, just break the bad habits and start new ones.” 

    God’s strategy, though, is not any of these things. It goes deeper. God says in Ezekiel 36 that He will “give His people a new heart and a new spirit” (Ezekiel 36:26). Meaning, before any actions can change, your heart has to change. Before new habits start, your spirit needs to be made new. 

    Thank goodness spiritual growth isn’t about self-improvement. It’s about letting God transform you starting with what’s most important. If you let Him, He will reshape what you love, what you want, and who you’re becoming. 

    Here’s your one takeaway today: God works from the inside out. If you want to invite God into this deeper, heart-level change, we have a prayer for you:

    God works from the inside out.
  • Presence > Productivity

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    Life moves fast and speed typically gets rewarded. The hustle and grind never stops. More results. More output. More…burnout? It’s easy to assume God wants the same thing from you, but Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” 

    God doesn’t measure your worth by how much you get done or do for Him. He simply wants you to slow down enough to notice His presence in your everyday life. Stillness isn’t laziness. It’s trust. 

    Remember this one thing today: God values your presence. If you need help slowing down, we’ve created a prayer for you below:

    God values your presence.
  • God Can Handle Your Anger

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    Anger can feel like something you should hide from God. Like it makes you a lesser-than Christian. Have you ever thought anger disqualifies you from a closer relationship with God?

    People get angry in the Bible. Sure, some anger is healthier than others, but the Psalms are filled with honest, angry, prayers. Complaints, protests, and raw emotion. Psalm 13 begins with “ How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?”

    That’s not necessarily the nicest or most polite prayer. But it’s honest. And God hears it. He actually prefers honesty over silence. How you’re really doing instead of polished, insincere prayers. 

    So here’s your one takeaway today: God would rather have your anger than your silence. If your frustration is piling up, there’s a guided prayer just for you:

    God invites your anger, not your silence.
  • God Wanted You First

    Feeling Alone, Prayer

    It’s easy to think faith is about getting to God. Trying harder. Being better. Praying more. Trying desperately to figure out what’s missing to finally feel close to Him. 

    But the story of Jesus begins completely different. Matthew 1:23 gives Jesus a name – Emmanuel, which means God with us. Not distant. Not waiting at the top. Jesus is God with us. 

    It may not be Christmas, but remember that word ‘Emmanuel’ today. Jesus left heaven to reach you. All this striving to be close to Him can be good, but only if you remember that He’s already close. Here’s one takeaway for you: no matter how much you want God, He wants you more. 

    If you want to pray through that, keep reading.

    No matter how much you want God, He wants you more.
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